The lunch buffet and cocktail party lasted only an hour and was over. At the end of the year, with many tasks, most of today's attendees are busy people without much leisure time.

Lin Jie, however, was free and easy, and seeing that Lin Miao was in high spirits, he took her to a nearby KTV to sing.

The results of Lin Miao's vocal lessons over the past period have been quite evident.

Lin Jie could clearly hear that her singing was more melodious and pleasing than before, almost on par with the original singers.

He only sang two or three songs, leaving the rest for Lin Miao to freely sing her heart out.

Sitting comfortably on the sofa, Lin Jie took out his phone, eating the fruits from the platter while checking the netizens' feedback on the press conference.

The netizens' feedback was quite timely, as only more than two hours had passed since the live video broadcast, and each website's video comments had reached hundreds.

Lin Jie skimmed through them, and most comments were positive, but some netizens still unwaveringly attacked him.

These netizens mainly accused him of riding the trend and being cheap, living in a mansion worth tens of millions yet donating only three hundred thousand - who is he fooling?

Lin Jie felt emotional, thinking he might have to sell the apartment and the car, donate everything, and live under a bridge to finally satisfy these people.

He also noticed a netizen named "Male God Mengyan," who criticized him relentlessly, leaving comments on every website with live videos multiple times.

This made Lin Jie quite depressed — did I disturb your ancestors' graves in a past life, or what, to warrant such persistent targeting?

"Brother, what are you looking at? You don't seem very happy?"

Lin Miao jumped, kneeling on the sofa, leaning her body against the sofa's back.

Lin Jie felt a rush of warmth on his face and noticed that Lin Miao's nose and forehead were covered in fine sweat.

He took two tissues to wipe the sweat off Lin Miao's face and said with a smile, "I looked at the netizens' comments on the live video and found it's really hard to please everyone."

Lin Miao chuckled and said, "Don't mind them! To put it plainly, they're jealous; they're jealous of your success and what you have. Teacher Li Hong said when people are popular, they attract a lot of gossip."

"When one occupies a high place, they will receive admiration from many, but are sure to also attract envy and slander from some. Just like Xiaoxiao, even with her fame, she still has a group of haters attacking and smearing her efforts."

"That's true!"

Lin Jie agreed and then, smiling, asked, "You're so eager to ask Sister Kexin for a job – does this mean you're not planning to pursue a singing career?"

"Brother, don't mention it!"

Lin Miao turned around, lying horizontally on the sofa, with her head resting on Lin Jie's leg, and said sulkily, "After several months of learning, I realized that singing a song well is not easy."

"Teacher Li Hong said that I have a decent talent, but to achieve the basic strength of a singer, it takes at least two or three years of hard practice!"

Lin Jie picked a cherry tomato and placed it in Lin Miao's mouth, feigning surprise, "Are you afraid of hardship? This doesn't sound like the Miaomiao I remember!"

"I'm not afraid of hardship!"

Lin Miao retorted unconvincingly, continuing, "I just realized that singing is just a hobby for me, and I don't want to make it my career."

"Teacher Li Hong also told us many inside stories about talent shows, auditions, and the messy entertainment industry that I don't want to get involved in."

Lin Jie thought for a moment and said, "Your teacher Li Hong is a singer who tried and failed for years. So many of her views inevitably have some negative and pessimistic factors."

"How about I find an opportunity to see if Xiaoxiao could talk to you?"

"As for talent shows, there are good ones too, right? In recent years, hasn't Starlight Avenue produced several grassroots singers? They're all popular now, and I feel they're not that much stronger than you!"

Lin Miao shook her head and said, "It's not just what Teacher Li Hong said; the most important thing is that I've suddenly realized what I want to do in the future."

"What do you want to do?" Lin Jie asked with keen interest.

Lin Miao sat up, took off her shoes, and sat cross-legged beside Lin Jie, seriously saying, "I want to do charity work."

"Brother, let me put it this way: the online video appeal of these six families has really moved me. It reminded me of the many times we received help from others before."

"My eyesight has recovered, and our family's situation is vastly different from before. I feel like this is the heavenly life I wanted. But after these few months, I found that this life isn't as good as I imagined!"

"You're often not at home, and when I'm home alone, I feel really bored! Only now, with Lele's company, do I feel a bit better."

These words deeply moved Lin Jie!

Despite being twin siblings, they rarely have serious talks like this about thoughts and ideas; usually, they casually chat about their lives, food, drinks, and TV dramas.

Lin Jie apologized, "Miaomiao, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have..."

"Brother, it's not your fault; you've done very well!"

Lin Miao smiled and said, "You gave me back my sight, earned a big house, and provided me with a life better than I ever dreamed of. You're the best brother in the world."

As she said this, she leaned over and gave Lin Jie a peck on the forehead, playfully saying, "This is your reward!"

Lin Miao returned to a serious expression, saying, "You fulfilled your promises of curing my eyes, buying a big house, and ensuring endless resources for us."

"I find myself somewhat indulging in this life and enjoying the pampering you give. You should know that before you got better, it was me who always took care of you and supported the family, hmm..."

"I know, of course, I know!"

Lin Jie used a small fork to pick a piece of mango and put it in Lin Miao's mouth, saying, "In the toughest times, it was you who held on! Without you, there wouldn't be today's me."

"As long as you know that!" Lin Miao mumbled through chewing the mango!

After swallowing the fruit, Lin Miao profoundly said, "This kind of life has me a bit ensnared. Having an all-capable brother like you, I feel like I don't need to do anything, just enjoy every day."

"But this emergency appeal video really woke me up!"

"There are still many people around living in hardship like we once did. And brother, you're busy studying and treating people; I can't just keep idling like this."

"Since Sister Kexin has established a charity fund, I'm thinking of getting involved in it, to do my best to help those who are as helpless as we once were."

Lin Jie involuntarily smiled and said, "Miaomiao, you've grown up and matured!"

Lin Miao snorted, dissatisfied, "I'm the same age as you, okay?"

"Come on, let's continue singing!"

It wasn't until dusk that Lin Jie drove Lin Miao back to Xiangtai Apartment.

Just as the car was entering the underground garage entrance, Lin Miao, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly shouted, "Brother, wait..."

Lin Jie immediately slammed the brakes, and Lin Miao opened the car door and ran out!

Just as Lin Jie was about to get out of the car, Lin Miao returned, muttering, "Brother, I just saw someone familiar, but I couldn't find them. Maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me!"

Lin Jie asked while starting the car, "Who?"

"That jerk who once reported you, He Tongfang!"

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